For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 340 students in Brule County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Brule County, SD are Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13, Kimball Middle School - 04 and Chamberlain Jr. High - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brule County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Brule County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Brule County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #22.
Kimball Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: 5-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Brule County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chamberlain Group Care Center - 04 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
211 West 16th Ave
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4477
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4477
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Po Box 119
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Brule County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Brule County, SD include Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13, Kimball Middle School - 04 and Chamberlain Jr. High - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Brule County?
3 public middle schools are located in Brule County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brule County?
Brule County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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